The Madrid of Women
Centro · Madrid · Spain · Meeting point: Plaza de las Cortes
- Duration1 h 50 min
- GroupUp to 15
- Meeting pointPlaza de las Cortes
- LanguageSpanish, English
Madrid can also be told through women's names. In just under three kilometres you go from the square where women's suffrage was approved in 1931 to the convent founded by a princess who governed Spain. Along the way: the street of the first woman to attend university, the square named after a nurse and the statue of a writer paid for by women from two continents. Stories with dates, sources and streets.
What you’ll see
- Plaza de las Cortes
- Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
- Statue of Emilia Pardo Bazán
- Bust of Clara Campoamor
What’s included
- Guided walk
- Groups of 10 to 15 people
Who it’s for
For those who want Madrid told through women's names: dates, sources and streets.
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
How to book this tour
There are two ways and you can use whichever you prefer:
Join an already scheduled departure
Fixed date and time. Confirmed: your spot is guaranteed. In formation: you sign up and only pay when it goes ahead. Either way, the amount is held and charged 24 h before departure. If you book more than a month ahead, it's charged at booking.
Form a group with your preferences
Does no departure fit? Tell us times and languages. When enough of you come together, we open the departure and let you know.
Scheduled departures
Seasonal note. At Christmas, the Plaza de la Luna hosts a Christmas market and an ice rink.
We keep this tour up to date together
Guides flag closures and correct data from the street; you can tell us if something doesn't match what you experienced. Every report is reviewed by a person before the text changes. Last reviewed: .